Krishna, the protector of the universe, sat beside her, watching his soul, his Maya—his sister, the divine Adishakti—gaze silently at the waves. Her beauty, her serenity, made him smile, but then, that smile slowly faded. He looked at her, his heart heavy with thoughts of her future. He knew what was destined for her, and the burden of it brought tears to his eyes. He had always been protective of his Gauri, but today, the weight of that responsibility felt more pressing than ever.
Subhadra, feeling the change in Krishna's expression, turned to him. "Bhrata, what are you thinking?" she asked, her voice full of concern.
Krishna smiled, though it was a mysterious smile, one that didn't fully meet his eyes. "Nothing, Ruchi. Just gazing at you, seeing how my little nature-born princess has grown up."
Subhadra grinned, her eyes sparkling with affection. "Oh Bhrata, I will always be your little princess. No matter where I am or how much I change. After all, as you say, I am your Maya!"
She hugged him tightly, and Krishna's arms instinctively wrapped around her, holding her protectively. Both siblings sat in silence, cherishing this simple yet profound moment. The bond between them was unspoken, but the love was clear.
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But then, Subhadra noticed a distant look in Krishna's eyes, as if he were lost in thought again.
"Thinking about my Rukmini Jiji?" she teased mischievously.
Krishna nodded without realizing, his mind still caught in the depth of his feelings for Rukmini. When he realized what he had done, his face turned red, and he nervously tried to hide it with a smile.
"Do you like her, Bhrata?" Subhadra asked, her voice now serious, her eyes searching his.
Krishna paused, a bit surprised that Subhadra could read him so well. She had always been in tune with him, his Maya—she knew things before he even said them.
"Yes, I am in love with her," Krishna confessed, his voice soft but sincere. "Since the day we met, she has made her way into my heart. Her soft voice is like a melody, her eyes—so large, so captivating—make me lose my senses. Her giggles, her childishness, her divine aura... everything about her draws me in, Ruchi. She is everything to me. I love her more than I have ever loved anyone. I've never felt something like this before."
Subhadra's heart swelled with happiness for her brother. She hugged him tighter, feeling proud and overjoyed by his confession. But a question, one that had been lingering in her mind, finally left her lips.
"Bhrata, what is love?" she asked, her voice quiet and thoughtful.
Krishna looked at her, his expression softening as he spoke. "Ruchi, you're still too young to understand. But when the right time comes, I will explain it to you. Love is something that takes time to understand. It's more than just words or feelings—it's something that needs to be felt in the heart."
